I tried watching it, but it's really boring. I don't like
watching a bunch of soulless yuppies argue about art, and
watching some soldiers steal art doesn't make it much more
interesting. They just don't make the characters anyone I
care about. Dennis Quaid plays a Donald-Trumplike guy, but
he can't save this show. It's great to see Cary Elwes,
playing a duller version of the one he played on "Psych."
It's only 10 episodes, so check it out. Maybe you have
more patience than I do. I just couldn't get into it. I
expected it to be better, based on other reviews I read. To
me it doesn't have either a good story or interesting
characters.
MORE INFORMATION:
A
Collector Turned Criminal Threatens the Auction House World
on Crackle’s First Original Scripted
Drama, ‘The Art of More,’ Premiering All Ten Episodes
Thursday, November 19th
Thrilling New Series from Sony’s Steaming Network Stars
Dennis Quaid, Kate Bosworth, Christian Cooke and Cary Elwes
“The first hourlong drama series from Crackle is,
well worth bidding on.”
– Deadline
“The best
part is reveling in the evildoings of the one percent.”
–
Entertainment Weekly
NEW EXTENDED SERIES TRAILER:
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Viewers will not want to miss the
premiere of Crackle’s first original
scripted drama series, “The Art of More,” streaming
all 10 episodes on Thursday, November 19th.
Set in the glamorous cutthroat world of premium auction
houses, “The Art of More” is a seductive and thrilling new
drama exploring the dark underbelly of a multi-million
dollar business filled with hustlers, smugglers, power
mongers, and collectors of the beautiful and the esoteric.
In the series premiere titled,
“Heavy Lies the Head,” auction house, Parke-Mason, sells
the Davenport (Cary Elwes) collection, launching the career
of new account executive Graham Connor (Christian Cooke).
Real estate mogul Sam Brukner's (Dennis Quaid) collection
sparks fierce competition between Parke-Mason and rival
auction house DeGraaf’s, run by Roxanna Whitman (Kate
Bosworth). Hassan (Patrick Sabongui), a smuggler from
Graham’s days in Iraq, makes trouble when he shows up
uninvited to pay Graham a visit, offering stolen
antiquities—for a price.
Whether buyer, seller or something in
between, everyone in “The Art of More” is chasing something
they badly want. And the more they want it, the more they
risk taking the wrong turn. The 10-episode, hour-long series
follows former soldier Graham Connor (Christian Cooke)
who shakes off his blue collar, Brooklyn roots and gains
access to an elite society through his connections with a
smuggling ring he encountered during his tour in Iraq.
Dennis Quaid, also an executive producer, stars as
charismatic real estate shark Samuel Brukner, a
Machiavellian master of money and power who is one part
charm and one part intimidation. He is the life of the party
but when it comes to his money, he can be both ruthless and
corrupt. Cary Elwes is Arthur Davenport, a shrewd and
eccentric world-class collector of art and illegal
antiquities who mentors Connor (Cooke). Kate Bosworth
portrays Roxanna Whitman, daughter of the CEO of one of the
two warring auction houses. Although she was born into this
exclusive world and thrives in it, she is riddled with
insecurities that drive her to be a formidable executive in
her own right.
Writers and Executive Producers:
Gardner Stern (“NYPD Blue,” “Law and Order”) and
Chuck Rose. Dennis Quaid, Laurence Mark (JERRY
MAGUIRE, DREAMGIRLS), Gary Fleder (RUNAWAY JURY, “The
Shield”) and Tamara Chestna, also serve as Executive
Producers.
EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS: 102-106
Episode 102: “Whodunnit”
Written by Chuck Rose and Gardner Stern
| Directed by Gary Fleder
A rock memorabilia auction is
jeopardized when a Pete Townshend artifact is stolen. Two
more smugglers from Graham’s past arrive in New York, luring
him back into the smuggling business. Roxanna Whitman (Kate
Bosworth), Graham’s rival, signs a priceless art collection,
only to find out it is not what it seems.
Episode 103: “Mint Condition”
Written by Chuck Rose and Gardner Stern
| Directed by Steven A. Adelson
A couple discovers millions in gold
coins buried in their yard, and the auction house execs pull
out all the stops to win their account. Graham joins Brukner
on a weekend getaway in his effort to land his account. Uzay
(Hamza Haq) and Demir (Saad Siddiqui) arrange for a Russian
mob boss to buy one of the antiquities, setting up Graham in
the process.
Episode 104: “Just Say Faux”
Written by Chuck Rose and Gardner Stern
| Directed by Steven A. Adelson
An auction of Napoleon memorabilia
brings an assortment of bidders. To increase the Swift
collection's value, Roxanna enlists the aid of a forger.
Graham steps up his game in order to finally land the
Brukner account. Graham, Uzay and Demir meet up with the
Russian mob boss to sell the mask.
Episode 105: “One Ton Depot”
Written by Chuck Rose and Gardner Stern
| Directed by Érik Canuel
An auction from Antarctic explorer
Robert Falcon Scott’s expedition becomes a contest between
personal inspiration and public education. Graham and the
smuggling gang regroup in the aftermath of the Russian
disaster. Graham brings girlfriend Elizabeth (Savannah
Basley) home on the anniversary of his father’s death.
Roxanna finds herself the target of blackmail.
Episode 106: “Ride Along”
Written by Chuck Rose and Gardner Stern
| Directed by Érik Canuel
A new auction includes astronaut Sally
Ride's suit. The FBI identify Hassan, forcing Graham to
scramble on an antiquities shipment. Roxanna has a P.I.
investigate Richard Swift (Noam Jenkins). In a new venture,
Belinda (Cristina Rosato) unwittingly finds herself working
with Uzay. Davenport discovers Graham’s full involvement
with Hassan.
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